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What Causes Depression And Pain In Joints When Diagnosed With Lupus?
I have lupus,I lost my job and I took early retirement.I have no insurance.As of lately I have had a lot of depression,joint pain.I am taking plaqueil,and have since 98 could it not be working for me?I have so much fagituge.Could my thyroid be causing some of my promblems?They say iit is normal when it was checked las.
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Hi
both depression and joint pain as well as fatigue are the part of lupus, but same are true for hypothyroidism also.
If treatment is not helpful for you than you need to see your doctor again for reevaluation
take care
both depression and joint pain as well as fatigue are the part of lupus, but same are true for hypothyroidism also.
If treatment is not helpful for you than you need to see your doctor again for reevaluation
take care
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